Reading
CELPIP Reading practice
Timed full sets with all four parts. Free sets are marked; sign in to track attempts.
Practice Sets
How the CELPIP Reading test works
The CELPIP-General Reading test has four parts, 38 scored questions and a 55–60 minute limit. Every question is answered on screen — multiple-choice or a drop-down — and the passages get longer and more opinion-driven from Part 1 to Part 4. CelpipRise has 160 Reading sets, 40 for each part, with the same two-panel layout (passage left, questions right), the official timing, and answers with explanations at the end. Two sets in every part are free with no account.
| Part | What you read | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 — Reading Correspondence | An email or letter, followed by a reply you complete from drop-down options. | 11Drill |
| Part 2 — Reading to Apply a Diagram | A diagram, schedule or advertisement, plus an email that refers to it. | 8Drill |
| Part 3 — Reading for Information | An article in four paragraphs (A–D); you match statements to paragraphs, or to “not given” (E). | 9Drill |
| Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints | An article presenting two sides of an issue, then a reader’s comment you complete. | 10Drill |
38 scored questions in 55–60 minutes — roughly 13–15 minutes a part. An unscored experimental part may appear; it does not affect your level.
How practice works on CelpipRise
- Passage on the left, questions on the right — the way the real test screen is laid out.
- Each part is timed to the official length, with the clock visible.
- Drop-down and multiple-choice questions, marked instantly with an explanation that points to the line in the passage.
- Answer choices sit in a different order on every question, so there is no pattern to guess — only the passage.
- Attempts are saved by part, so you can see whether it is Part 3 or Part 4 that is costing you.
Free CELPIP Reading practice sets
Two per part, in the real format and timing.
- Part 1Reading Task 1 – Class Reunion Planning
- Part 1Reading Task 1 – Office Relocation Notice
- Part 2Reading Part 2 — Choosing a short-term rental (Halifax)
- Part 2Reading Part 2 — Community Centre evening classes
- Part 3Reading Task 3 – The Arctic Tern
- Part 3Reading Task 3 – The Axolotl
- Part 4Reading Task 4 – Banning Single-Use Plastics
- Part 4Reading Task 4 – The Four-Day Work Week
CELPIP Reading tips that move the level
- Part 1: read the reply before the original email — the blanks tell you which details you need to find.
- Part 2: work from the email to the diagram, not the other way round. The questions are about matching the two.
- Part 3: “E — not given” is a real answer. If a statement adds a detail no paragraph states, do not force it into a paragraph.
- Part 4: separate what the writer believes from what the writer reports others believe. Most wrong answers confuse the two.
Strategy guides
CELPIP Reading FAQ
How long is the CELPIP Reading test?
55–60 minutes for four parts and 38 scored questions.
What are the four parts of CELPIP Reading?
Reading Correspondence (11 questions), Reading to Apply a Diagram (8), Reading for Information (9) and Reading for Viewpoints (10).
Is the CELPIP Reading test hard?
The passages are everyday Canadian English, not academic prose; the difficulty is time. Practising with the real timer is what moves the level.
Are the Reading practice sets free?
Two sets in each part — eight in total — are free without an account, with answers and explanations. All 160 sets and attempt tracking come with a plan.